Asphalt Parking Lot Maintenance Columbus Ohio

This cracking can be especially problematic in the winter if water gets into smaller cracks, freezes, and expands. Columbus Asphalt Services recommends a crack filling service and performing parking lot maintenance at the first sign of cracking. If cracks go unattended for too long, water may begin to infiltrate the sub-base. If this occurs, it may necessitate a more costly project to remove the compromised blacktop and repave the area with damage.​  ​Once your parking lot is back in tip-top shape, setting up ongoing asphalt maintenance can help prevent future need for paving.

Once your blacktop gets to be 1-3 years old, typically, the first cracks that will appear will be transverse cracks, which can usually be fixed with asphalt sealcoating. The professionals at Columbus Asphalt Services will help you determine the type of cracking you have and suggest the best asphalt repair plan available. The first step in determining if crack filling repair is the right option for your parking lot is to determine what type of cracks can occur. 

Transverse cracks extend across the center line and are usually the first to appear. Longitudinal cracks run parallel to the center line and can be caused by changes in temperatures or poor original construction. Edge cracks typically develop along the edge of the asphalt and can be caused by seasonal temperature variance. Poor initial installation of asphalt can result in seam cracks, which are cracks that occur along the joins of the pavement. Reflective cracks can occur anywhere on the blacktop and are often a result of movement in the sub-base. Alligator cracks are a series of extensive interconnecting cracks that look like the scales of an alligator. Typically, these cracks are a result of high traffic. 

Keeping the blacktop in your parking lot maintained and in pristine condition is an excellent way to have a great first impression with customers or guests. It also helps to eliminate potential liabilities if someone were to trip and fall. Because of the amount of traffic that traverses parking lots on a daily basis, you should always look out for cracking and chipping. These are early signs that the top layer of your blacktop is compromised. Once cracking and chipping begin to occur, water can start to infiltrate the lower levels of the asphalt and begin to form potholes. Especially in the colder winter months, water will expand when it freezes making the problem worse. Proper lot maintenance can help prevent these situations from worsening and will save you money in the long run. 

Due to the nature of asphalt, it will contract in warmer temperatures, so the best time to fill cracks and perform other preventative parking lot maintenance is actually in the spring to early summer. Columbus Asphalt Services can utilize a flexible filler that will withstand the expansion and contraction that will naturally occur as the season change. Keep in mind that sometimes cracks aren't able to be filled, and a more extensive project may be needed to prevent further damage. Don't hesitate to call professional paving contractors at the first sign of cracking, so the expert asphalt repair professionals at Columbus Asphalt Services can get your blacktop looking good as new!

Fill out the form above or call (614) 699-5512 today so Columbus Asphalt Services can estimate your specific asphalt crack filling and maintenance project! ​